Social Worker, LCSW, Psychiatry/Behavioral Science

Minimum Qualification * Master's degree in social work from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) * At least two (2) years of experience in a medical or behavioral health setting Preferred Qualifications: * Minimum of 2 years of experience as a psychotherapist. * Experience providing services to patients involved in substance recovery treatment. * Experience with group therapy. * Outpatient clinic experience Job Description: Social Work Clinician - Practice is characterized by independent decision-making and a consistent approach to holistic patient care. The LCSW functions within the interdisciplinary team and initiates action to address patient care concerns. Serves as a clinical leader and has broad experience and advanced knowledge and skills. To provide evidence-based psychotherapy services to patients in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in an outpatient setting. Job Duties: * Provide psychotherapy services to child, adolescent and adult patients in the Department's outpatient clinics. * Demonstrate knowledge and use of evidence-based treatment techniques in professional practice to address therapeutic issues. * Document assessments and progress notes in the patient's electronic medical record in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. * Analyze therapeutic techniques and implement changes to improve quality of service. * Adhere to internal controls established for the department. * Perform related duties as required. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.